Toddler drowns in Stark County: Police

Toddler drowns in Stark County: Police

MASSILLON, Ohio (WJW) – Massillon police are investigating after they reported a toddler drowned over the weekend.

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According to a Monday press release, the incident took place Sunday, June 16 at about 1 p.m.

Officials said, a 3-year-old boy was found unresponsive when officers arrived on the scene in the 600 block of Fries Street SE.

Officers provided life-saving measures until the Massillon Fire Department arrived. Officials said, the toddler was immediately transported to a hospital where he later died.

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Officials tell FOX 8 that the drowning occurred in a pool.

The investigation is ongoing.

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